Fee Waiver
FW-005: Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)
Current as of July 21, 2026 · tracked for revisionsFillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form is used to officially approve a request from someone who cannot afford to pay court fees and costs associated with filing a case. People who have very low income or limited financial resources use this form to get a judge's permission to proceed with their court case without having to pay filing fees and other court expenses.
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Forms that go with FW-005
FW-001RequiredRequest to Waive Court FeesThis is the initial 'Request to Waive Court Fees' form that must be submitted before FW-005 is issued, as FW-005 is the court's order in response to that request.›FW-003AttachmentOrder on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)If the fee waiver is granted in part or conditionally, this 'Order on Court Fee Waiver (Additional Page)' may be attached to FW-005 to list additional orders or conditions.›FW-002Often filed with itRequest to Waive Additional Court Fees (Superior Court)This 'Request to Waive Additional Court Fees' is commonly filed alongside the original waiver request to cover fees beyond the initial filing, and FW-005 may address both.›FW-010Often filed with itNotice to Court of Improved Financial Situation or SettlementThis 'Notice: Waiver of Court Fees' is served on the other party to inform them that a fee waiver has been granted, and is typically issued in conjunction with FW-005.›FW-006Next stepRequest for Hearing About Court Fee Waiver OrderIf the fee waiver is denied or revoked, this 'Order to Pay Court Fees and Costs (Superior Court)' is the next form issued to notify the party of their payment obligation.›